[ENG DUB] Strangers Bound by the Same Tears - Episode 5

Sophie rushes to register her son for the Legacy Banquet, a contest offering ten thousand taels of silver to winners, hoping to afford treatment for her mother's illness. Amid the crowded scene, she insists her son will be chosen for his scholarly talents but faces skepticism from others. As Sophie tries to secure their chance, a confrontation arises when she accidentally startles a wealthy man's prized horse. The man demands compensation, but Sophie lacks the money, escalating the tension. The episode ends with Sophie caught between desperation and increasing obstacles that threaten her plans.